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how do you dance Salsa? I really need to no where u have to hold from like the hip or what…

theres some great video clips for free online which you can watch before you purchase any salsa video which show you basics heres the link
http://www.how2salsa.com/

enjoy it as much as u can….

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Learn the basic step in NY Style Salsa. Practice this before moving on to more advanced moves. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to continue learning how to dance online. Please leave comments and let us know how we’re doing. We welcome feedback.

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If your goal is to give your friends and family fun Christmas gifts, then you have to check out this list. It?s brimming with ideas that will have your loved ones laughing and enjoying the holidays. Make them feel special this christmas with a unique fun gift.

1. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil. Give your family or significant other this present with a couple DVDs. Cuddle up in front of the fire and enjoy a night of movies and homemade popcorn.

2. Muffin mix with muffin pans. Give your neighbor or friend this thoughtful gift. They will think of you while enjoying their muffins on Christmas morning.

3. Wine chiller. Are you trying to find a present that will fit the personality of your wine loving friend? Get him/her a wine cooler that will also benefit you whenever you visit.

4. Wooden chip and dip set. You can buy one from Target for only twenty dollars. Put it in a decorative bag with a bag of tortillas and salsa for a friend who likes to entertain.

5. Scooter. You can?t get much more fun than a scooter. This gift will occupy any teen or young adult for days. It will make getting around the neighborhood easy and convenient.

6. Host a dinner party with a gift exchange. A fun way to celebrate Christmas with your close friends is to host a party where everyone brings a present under twenty-five dollars. Make a game out of the gift exchange.

7. Apples to apples party game box. If you?re going to a holiday party and want to bring along a fun Christmas gift for the host, look no further. This game will be a blast to play and the host will be able to entertain with it in the future.

8. Personalized puzzle. Pick out your favorite holiday picture that includes your recipient and get it made into a puzzle. Put it together with him/her.

9. Homemade DVD. Do you have a video camera that you use to record family events? Spend time this holiday season putting together DVDs for each family member. Watch the family DVD together during the holidays. You?ll have your family members laughing every time they watch Uncle Bill doing the chicken dance at his birthday party.

10. Flower of the month club. Give a close friend the gift of the flower of the month club for six months. He/she will receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers each month. Keep Christmas going until June with this gift.

Now you have 10 fun christmas gifts that your loved ones can enjoy, get the gift that will keep a smile on there face and not just for christmas but for longer, get your gifts and have fun with them.

Gen Wright
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Located in sunny Majorca, the vibrant city of Palma is a great starting point for those looking to discover the places and people of this idyllic Spanish Island. Set alongside the picturesque Bay of Palma, this tourist friendly city with its castle, old churches and medieval buildings also boasts of a rich heritage and gives visitors a chance to experience some all important local culture as well. Best explored by foot, Palma in Majorca is home to the stunning La Seu Cathedral which takes prominent place along the cityscape and gives one an idea of what is to be discovered. Situated near the harbour, the Almudaina Palace is another imposing monument which is not to be missed and is one that provides plenty of photo opportunities as well.

Those not satisfied with casual sightseeing and wanting more than just a pretty picture can head to Palma’s many museums such as its History Museum which helps give visitors more in depth information regarding the city and its colourful past.Even though not known as a typical coastal resort in Majorca, Palma is relatively close to the seaside towns of Cala Mayor and C’an Pastilla which are excellent spots to visit for those who just have to have a dose of surf, sand and sun when on holiday! Of course Palma itself offers its own style of outdoor fun. Activities such as sailing, diving, cycling and golf are all within easy reach of the city and provide the ideal way in which to take in Majorca’s breathtaking natural beauty and get in some exercise as well.

Travellers looking to de-stress when on holiday can also indulge in some retail therapy which is easily available as one strolls through the city streets. One of the best shopping destinations in Majorca, Palma is well equipped with a variety of shops, boutiques and stores catering to all budgets. A walk along Passeig des Born with its fashion boutiques is a definite must for designer name conscious shoppers, while those looking to maximise their time when on holiday can get a lot of shopping done at such popular department stores as El Corte Ingles. Not to be missed is a visit to one of Palma’s markets which give visitors an ideal opportunity to not only get some great bargains, but soak up the local atmosphere as well.

Night time in Palma is by no means a lacklustre affair and when the sun goes down a whole new side of the city surfaces giving young and old alike a chance to immerse themselves in
Majorca’s energetic party culture. Evenings can be spent sampling local cuisine in one of the city’s many restaurants followed by such after meal activities as trying out local tapas and getting in some bar-hopping with family and friends. Those without the energy to carry on can head back to their Palma Hotels, while revellers looking to dance till sun up can head to city’s diverse nightclubs which pound out everything from house to jazz and rock to salsa. Nightlife hotspots include Sa Llotja and the Paseo Maritimo area which is home to the well known Pacha Club. Also worth visiting for all party animals on holiday are BCM and the Garito Club.

Palma in Majorca is a resort full of life and offers those who take time to explore the city an unforgettable holiday. Depending on the purpose of the trip, visitors should choose Hotels in Palma that are nearest to the places of interest on their travel itinerary which is a good way to save time. In order to get a better feel of just what Palma has to offer, one can look up “Discovering Palma in Majorca from Sunrise to Sunset…and Beyond!”

Larry Austin
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I’m learning Miami style and women step back with the right foot. Then I took a New York Salsa class and I was taught to step back with my left foot. If a guy ask me to dance how will I know what style will he dance?

You don’t know for sure what style a guy will dance until you dance with hikm. If you are in New York you can expect NY2 probably.

You can always ask, of course. But if you just are relaxed and wait for him to take the first step you’ll feel which direction he’s going.

In all salsa except for NY2 the dance starts with the right foot back for the woman, like you learned in Miami. Here are some videos showing the main salsa dance styles.

NY2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U74RvRyOMAA

LA Style (on1):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vbYn9iJ7GM

CUban style salsa (Casino) On1:
the most important difference between Casino and other salsa styles is that is is danced in a rotational pattern constantly moving in a circle, while other salsa styles are danced in a straight line back and forth (in-the-slot)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-30RzT2wn64

Colombian stle (from Cali)
Lots of footwork from Boogalu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEuhOR_Arh8

A friend is teaching me how to salsa dance, using my boyfriend as my parter. I’m wondering if there’s anything salsa dancing that I should know ahead of time. Or any ways not to get myself killed dancing.
Any contributions help!
Thanks.

Dancing is muscle memory, Like riding a bike. There is nothing you can study. Just start riding and enjoy yourself.

Physically salsa is a cardiovascular exercise, so any workout you already do will help you dance longer. I also would recommend small stretch before you begin, to limber up your muscles.

Salsa Dancing Lesson from http://addicted2salsa.com ! In this salsa dance lesson we show you a sneaky hammerlock hand trick that you can use at the salsa dance club to
keep your dance moves fresh! It is performed by doing a reverse copa hammerlock, into a quick hand flip. Enjoy the salsa dancing lesson!

The song used in this episode is called El Cazanguero by Ruben Blades. Please support the artist!

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and i only have until thursday so like 2 days ahhh help.

Answering online will be kind of difficult, but basically it’s walking forward for 4 counts and backwards for four counts…with a LOT of hip! There are also nifty little turns and such, but…I don’t even know how to begin, it’s all 4-time based though. And generally the guy is the lead…
Depending on location, salsa can be danced a variety of ways…I’ve danced it side by side (that one is difficult and strange, it involves a lot of turns), and face to face (which is much easier!)…don’t worry about it too much though, and HAVE FUN!